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HamsterOCU APP

Communicate and control Cogniteam's Hamster robots. Use the virtual joystick to move the robot around, while receiving image in real-time. Create a map for localization using map mode.

Installation

Available on Google Play Store: Download the app Compatible with Android 'Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 – 4.0.4' version and higher.

Connecting a Hamster

In order to control a Hamster via the App you will need 2 things:

• Connect the Hamster robot to a server.
• Connect the app to the same server and configure the Hamster details.

When loading the app the first screen will be:
Make sure to enter the correct IP and Port number.

The second step would be configuring the Hamster details in the settings tab.
Note: if your Connected Hamster has the default settings as the App then you will be able to immediately control the Hamster.
For a quick setup just change the namespace 'agent1' to the agent_id of your connected Hamster.

Pose Estimation

Pose Estimation is basically the Localization of the Hamster.
The goal for an autonomous robot is to be able to construct (or use) a map or floor plan and to localize itself in it.

When starting the app you will need to Pose Estimation.

Example before Localization:
To localize the Hamster you will need to press the area on the map where the Hamster actually is.
Then, a Blue arrow will appear, point it to the direction where the Hamster's front is pointing.

Example after Localization:

Note: You might need to repeat the process few times to get the correct position.

Autonomous Mode

Mapping Mode

Set Goal